Best Rrr Triple R Podcasts (2025)

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Boy Week! Reviews of Warfare, Sinners, and The Rehearsal 41:55

2h ago41:55

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It’s Boy Week on Primal Screen, as guest host Alice McShane is joined by Will Cox and Maudie Osborne to take us through discussions and reviews of the boy-heavy releases Warfare, Sinners, and The Rehearsal. Warfare is the latest film from A24, with director Alex Garland (Civil War, Ex Machina) turning his attention to the war genre. Following a squ…

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Merle Oberon’s lifelong secret, Michael Haneke’s deceptively humanistic cinema and a piercing Magdalene Laundries drama 49:16

9d ago49:16

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Eloise Ross jumped into the host seat this week to interview Australia’s unofficial Merle Oberon expert, Rohan Spong. In light of the recent book, Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star and a new creative project Rohan is working on, they discuss Oberon’s contribution to Hollywood. She was the first person of South Asian de…

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Holiday makers, studio heads, and unicorns! The White Lotus, The Studio, and Death of a Unicorn in Review. 52:09

19d ago52:09

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This week, we're diving into three titles that, in their own unique ways, critique capitalist systems and corruption through humor and satire. Join Anthony Carew, Alice McShane, and Will Cox for their reviews of THE WHITE LOTUS, THE STUDIO and DEATH OF A UNICORN. THE WHITE LOTUS has just aired its third season finale, and we have a lot to discuss. …

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The political ambitions of Australia’s richest woman 47:04

23d ago47:04

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Jess, Rachel and Charlie are joined by The Guardian Australia's correspondent Sarah Martin, to discuss the new podcast series about mining magnate Gina Rinehart. They talk about what the podcast, Gina, reveals about Gina Rinehart, and what it can tell us about her influence in the current election. The team also talk about the more general election…

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Richard Gere and Paul Schrader reunite; Looney Tunes hits us with nostalgia; and an observational doco for cat lovers 43:48

28d ago43:48

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This week we reviewed three films that all opened in Australian cinemas last week, but otherwise have little else in common. Our guest host Thomas Caldwell was joined by Silvi Vann-Wall and Vyshnavee Wijekumar. They discuss Richard Gere’s reunion with American Gigolo writer and director Paul Schrader in Oh, Canada (also starring Uma Thurman and Jac…

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The right to protest 47:33

1M ago47:33

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Charlie and Rachel welcome returning guest-host Natalie Feliks. Together they are joined by human rights lawyer David Mejia-Canales to discuss the right to protest, and how the Australian media's coverage of protests give cover to repressive laws. They also review the media coverage of the budget, the upcoming trans day-of-action, and the US govern…

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New vs legacy media 50:57

1M ago50:57

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Rachel, Charlie and Jess are joined by widely published journalist, Alex McKinnon, founder of everything is fine*. Together they discuss the power of the mainstream media, the importance of independent journalism, and the Australian media's coverage on Palestine. The team also talk about some recent new media outlets that have cropped up across the…

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Melbourne Women in Film Festival highlights & Melbourne Cinémathèque’s upcoming noir season 47:05

1M ago47:05

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Incidentally, the theme for Primal Screen this week was volunteer-run organisations that make it possible to watch films on the big screen with an audience, that you otherwise mightn’t. The small but mighty teams behind both Melbourne Women in Film Festival (MWFF) and the Melbourne Cinémathèque do extraordinary work to bring unique films to the cin…

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When media beat ups lead to changes in the law 50:27

2M ago50:27

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This week on Spin Cycle, Jess, Rachel and Charlie review the week, breaking down the timeline of the Dural caravan saga - the media hysteria, the political rhetoric, the rushed legislation, all over a terrorist plot that never was. Plus they recount their back and forth with a certain media hungry former Prime Minister. Plus the rise of self-censor…

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Alex Fein on focus groups 48:30

2M ago48:30

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Rachel, Jess and Charlie are joined by Alex Fein, Redbridge Senior Insights Adviser, who runs focus groups for the Melbourne-based pollster, to find out more about how the process works — and what the punters are saying. They also discuss the alarming news coming out of America, including attacks on press freedom and THAT Oval Office shakedown.…

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Oscars Fever! Plus reviews of ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’, ‘I’m Still Here’ and ‘Dahomey’ 55:41

2M ago55:41

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It’s Oscars fever in the studio this week! Even if you don’t have a medically certifiable diagnosis of fever, perhaps you have some milder symptoms still attributable to the 97th Academy Awards – it’s hard not to get a little lightheaded at Hollywood’s night of nights. Anthony Carew jumps into the guest host chair this week with Thomas Caldwell and…

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Amy Remeikis on the state of it 43:38

2M ago43:38

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Rachel, Jess and Charlie are joined by former Guardian political reporter, now chief political analyst at the Australia Institute, Amy Remeikis. She explains the role of think tanks and shares her thoughts on the state of the Australian political media, particularly in the lead up to the election. The team also talk about misogyny in commercial rad…

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Bird and the Last Showgirl 1:01:21

2M ago1:01:21

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This week on Primal Screen, guest host Alice takes us through reviews of Andrea Arnold's stunning tribute to childhood in BIRD as well as THE LAST SHOWGIRL that holds what could be the performance of Pamela Anderson's career. We also hear from Rough Cut Films to discuss on their 'Summer Sacraments' event on March 1, presented alongside Static Visio…

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Peter Lalor on being sacked over Gaza posts 49:34

2M ago49:34

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Jess, Rachel and Charlie are joined by legendary cricket journalist, Peter Lalor, who was sacked from SEN radio after complaints were made over his retweets supporting Palestinians in Gaza. They also discuss other similar media stories, including allegations the Daily Telegraph attempted to manufacture its own anti-semitism story. Relevant articles…

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Grand Tour, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, and more! 46:58

2M ago46:58

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This week on Primal Screen, guest host Will Cox is joined by Alex McShane to review Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and Grand Tour. Our favourite frazzled English woman is back for this Valentine’s Day-released rom-com. Renee Zellweger returns to the role of Bridget Jones, this time as a single mother of two facing the prospect of re-starting her …

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'The Brutalist', 'A Complete Unknown', and 'Babygirl' 43:09

2M ago43:09

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On Primal Screen we review three films that have just hit cinemas! THE BRUTALIST is the epic period drama following a visionary architectwho (Adrian Brody) has fled post-war Europe to America for the chance of a new life. Everything changes once he meets a wealthy industrialist (Guy Pierce) who commissions his work. A COMPLETE UNKNOWN is the Bob Dy…

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The media landscape as we enter 2025 45:20

2M ago45:20

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Jess, Rachel and Charlie are back from the holidays and recap what went down in the media over the break. They discuss the analysis of Elon Musk’s gestures at US president Donald Trump’s inauguration - why are some media saying odd-looking and others saying nazi salute? They also cover the ongoing saga of Antoinette Lattouf’s dismissal from the ABC…

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Endometriosis Redux 52:24

3M ago52:24

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In a follow-up from the live in-conversation of Einstein-A-Go-Go two years ago, this guest-packed show revisits the topic of endometriosis. Shane is joined in the studio by Dr Susi and Dr Lauren to interview two surgeons and two scientists. Dr Kate Tyson is a gynaecologist and advanced laparoscopic surgeon who directs the Julia Argyrou Endometriosi…

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First show of 2025! Reviewing Nosferatu and Anora 47:38

3M ago47:38

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For the first show of Primal Screen for 2025, Flick Ford is joined in the studio by Alice McShane and Anthony Carew to review NOSFERATU and ANORA. A remake of the iconic 1922 silent film, NOSFERATU follows the similar vampire tale of obsession, desire, and affliction. The gothic thriller is horror director David Eggers' follow up to such films as T…

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What Would You Bring To The Year 1000? 52:05

4M ago52:05

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Joining Dr Shane in the studios for the final show of 2024 are Chris KP, Dr Ray and Dr Scarlett. No studio guests for the special final show, instead Dr Shane presents the team with a thought experiment. What would they do if they were transported back to the year 1000 ad they could only bring one item or idea? A fascinating discussion ensues.…

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Smart Arts 20th Anniversary Special 1:36:20

4M ago1:36:20

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SmartArts takes over the Triple R Performance Space for a very special broadcast to celebrate the show's 20th anniversary! Richard Watts OAM first brought Triple R's flagship morning arts program to life in December 2004, hosting hundreds of conversations every year with local artists, established talent and international touring legends from acros…

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Gastroenterology and inherited diseases 51:26

4M ago51:26

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Hosts: Dr Shane, Dr Suzie, Dr Linden News Items: Rivers function in our world, intermittent fasting, 1st guest: Dakota Rhys-Jones is a PhD student and Accredited Practicing Dietitian at Monash University's Department of Gastroenterology, School of Translational Medicine, The Alfred Centre. Dakota's PhD focuses on the role of diet in inflammatory bo…

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Fossil Fuel Discovery, Australian Sailing and Forest Restoration 44:41

4M ago44:41

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Hosts Bron Burton and Cabin Boy are joined by coastal palaeontologist Ben Francischelli, skipper of yacht ‘Irene’ Peter Ford, Scott Breschkin from The Nature Conservancy, and Deakin University marine ecologist Dr Jacqui Pocklington. Francischelli delves into his recent discoveries of fossil fuels. Ford discusses his involvement in the upcoming Role…

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Talks with Stacie Piper on truth telling and treaty and Kankawa Nagarra's debut album Wirlmarni 27:27

4M ago27:27

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On this episode we are joined by Stacie Piper who is the organizer of the State Library exhibition “Treaty”, which shines a light on truth telling and treaty. Then we are joined by Kankawa Nagarra who recently won the 2024 Australian Music prize & xmas show for their debut album ‘Wirlmani’.By RRR - Triple R

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Marina Prior on Follies, Midsumma Festival 2025, Red Stitch 2025, TarraWarra's Intimate Imaginaries & ACCA’s new CEO and Artistic Director Myles Russell Cook 1:28:13

5M ago1:28:13

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Join Richard Watts for his penultimate episode before he closes out 2024 with his 20th anniversary next week! Details for the live event happening on Thursday 19th can be found here: https://www.rrr.org.au/events/smartarts-20th-anniversary-special Whether you’re a Midsumma Festival veteran or you’re wanting to go for the first time, Chief Executive…

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Hail Stones, Brain Size, Auditory Processing, and Gut Health in Space 50:04

5M ago50:04

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Join us for an engaging episode featuring Lucy Shiels, an audiologist from the University of Melbourne, who specialises in assessing and supporting listening difficulties in neurodivergent children. She investigates whether remote microphone technology can enhance focus for children with ADHD and autism in noisy classroom environments. Samantha Mel…

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Is Israel recruiting for the IDF in Australia? 43:15

5M ago43:15

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Charlie and Jess speak to writer, Yaakov Aharon, about his article in Michael West Media detailing Israel's recruitment of Australian soldiers. Plus they look at how Newscorp's current cheerleading for the gas industry trashes the line between editorial and advertising. And Bob Katter makes a weary return.…

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Stuart Braithwaite, Women's Circus annual showcase, art & music therapy and the NDIS, My Brilliant Career, Skating in the Clouds 1:59:45

5M ago1:59:45

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Malia Walsh, the guest director of Women’s Circus annual Member Cabaret, tells us all about the end of year showcase, Braver than a Bear. Music therapist Paul Byrnes joins discusses the federal government’s decision to remove Music Therapy as a recognized therapeutic support under the NDIS; according to the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMT…

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AI and everything it means in this current context with Kate Crawford 47:19

5M ago47:19

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On this final episode of Byte Into IT for the year, the whole crew is in and they're joined by Kate Crawford, an internationally-leading scholar of artificial intelligence and its impacts. Her most recent book, Atlas of AI: Power, Politics and The Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence explores AI's rising impact.…

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Organoids, legumes and lambs 49:11

5M ago49:11

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What’s the point of science if you can’t communicate what you’ve discovered? This week Dr Shane spends time with four of Australia’s FameLab finalists: early career scientists who present their original findings with just 3 minutes (and a prop)! Dr Clair Richards from the University of Technology Sydney expands on her work on preeclampsia and growi…

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Melbourne Cinémathèque turns 40, Tom Zubrycki's oeuvre, and Agnieszka Holland's Green Border (2023) 48:11

5M ago48:11

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We're celebrating the Melbourne Cinémathèque's 40th anniversary this week, with two of the pre-eminent film society's co-curators in the studio. Primal Screen favourite Cerise Howard and Associate Professor Adrian Danks (making his PS debut!) join Flick Ford to reflect on Melbourne Cinémathèque's vital contribution to cinema and to talk about their…

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Aquatic Adventuring in Sunshine, Surf's Up and Endangered Leatherback Turtles 39:09

5M ago39:09

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Join your hosts Anthony Boxshall and Kade Mills as they dive into an action packed episode this week! Rex Hunter sets the scene, describing his aquatic adventures in Sunshine, Victoria during the early 70s, and the team discusses Dr Ana Manero's research on the economic and wellbeing impacts of surfing, who is a Research Fellow in the Water Justice…

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Social media access for under 16s like Maggie Perry 45:47

5M ago45:47

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Speaking in the final hours before the social media ban legislation was passed through the Senate on Thursday night, Spin Cycle co-hosts Natalie Feliks, Jess Lilley, Rachel Withers and Charlie Lewis speak to 15-year-old 6 News journalist Maggie Perry about what the social media ban would mean for her and other LGBTQIA+ young people, rural and other…

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ANAM's Sounds of Australia, La Mama & St Martins Youth Theatre fundraising, Adelaide Festival 2025 & PIECES 1:25:38

5M ago1:25:38

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Tai Snaith is back with Art Attack! She checked out the latest exhibition at the new Ordinance Gallery, Cardboards by Darcey Bella Arnold. The Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) Head of Percussion Peter Neville stops by to tell Richard about their festival, Sounds of Australia. It runs from the 28-30 November at the Abbotsford Convent. Tic…

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What does Quilting have to do with Data? 38:25

5M ago38:25

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Eric Jong and Dan Salmon have a chat with with multidisciplinary artist and educator, Sandy Ma, to discuss her installation work Touching Wires which invites softness into our technological relationships and articulates what collaboration and co-creation means when artificial intelligence is involved. In her works Sandy explores the intersections o…

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Autopsy on the Musical: Wicked vs The People's Joker 39:50

5M ago39:50

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This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by Alice McShane and Will Cox to discuss two wildly different films. Wicked offers a polished, mainstream iteration of a beloved musical, while The People’s Joker pushes the boundaries of intellectual property and the superhero genre in its DIY approach. Despite such different production context, the…

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Impact of Scientific Research, Fun-IVCM, What is a Human 49:00

5M ago49:00

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Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Drs Scarlett and Laura. In science news water on Mars, detection of other planets and obesity. Joann Cattlin PhD Candidate from RMIT University talks about the societal impact of scientific research; Dr Ching Yi Wu from Melbourne University talks about Fun-IVCM (Functional In Vivo Confocal Microscopy); and Dr Scarlett…

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David Leser on Alan Jones 46:46

5M ago46:46

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Hosts Charlie, Jess and Rachel are joined by award-winning journalist David Leser, whose 1998 piece Who's Afraid of Alan Jones has come to light again following the arrest of former shock jock Alan Jones. The team also discusses the proposed legislation to ban those under 16 years old from using social media.…

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Final days of MQFF, Parched, Waves and Bubbles, Big Music, and a Dancehouse double feature 2:07:51

5M ago2:07:51

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With MQFF closing on Sunday November 24th, filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay and actor Connor Pullinger join Richard to talk about the last few days of the festival. Alice’s film Carnage for Christmas screens on Sunday 24th (last day of MQFF) at 3.15pm at Cinema Nova. Connor’s film Bulldog is a contender for Australian Shorts & Awards (screening and awar…

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Climate Salad, Yummy Yummy 44:13

5M ago44:13

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Vanessa, Dan, Eric, and Mike are joined by Alison Bird, program manager at Climate Salad. Bird is an advocate and connector in Australia’s growing climate tech scene, working with a range of innovative startups across the country, with a focus on supporting those developing groundbreaking solutions for a sustainable future, Alison fosters partnersh…

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Are you not entertained? Discussions of Gladiator II and Memory 44:34

5M ago44:34

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"This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford discusses with guest reviewers Thomas Caldwell and Stuart Richards this week's upcoming releases. The Roman Empire is on everyon's minds as Gladiator II is released onto the big screen, recieving the blockbuster roll out fit for an emperor. Directed by Ridley Scott in follow up to his 2000 classic and starrin…

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A Superstars of STEM special - brain health, sharks and radio astronomy 52:06

5M ago52:06

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This week’s episode is a Superstars of STEM special edition, with resident Superstar of STEM Dr Susi inviting three of her fellow Superstars to talk about their science on air. Dr Shane is joined in the studio by regular co-hosts Chris KP and Dr Susi, recruiting all listeners for CSIRO’s latest citizen science project - the “Chart Your Fart” app. T…

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Asia Topa, Geelong Gallery, Benjamin Rivers, Glen Downey and Close Company 1:24:48

5M ago1:24:48

1:24:48

Jeff Khan previews the 2025 Asia Topa program, Katarina Paseta discusses two Geelong Gallery exhibitions (the Noel Counihan retrospective A People’s Press which is on display until March 10th 2025 and Social Studies which is on display until February 9th), actor/psychotherapist/applied theatre practitioner Benjamin Rivers chats about The Invaders’ …

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Jacqui Wandin on the 100th anniversary of the Coranderrk Station closure 35:15

5M ago35:15

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Daniel is joined by Wurundjeri Elder Jacqui Wandin, who sheds light on the historical significance of Coranderrk Station. She highlights the leadership of Uncle William Barak and Uncle Simon Wonga in fostering the Aboriginal community of Coranderrk . Together, they reflect on Coranderrk’s legacy as a sanctuary, its cultural importance, its lasting …

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Top picks of the program for Melbourne Queer Film Festival 48:41

6M ago48:41

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This week’s episode dives into the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF), taking place 14–24 November 2024. We’re joined by special guest and former co-host Cerise Howard, program director at MQFF and Patrick Kelly, screen academic at RMIT University. Cerise and Patrick share their top picks of the MQFF program, which this year celebrates queer musi…

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Swimming and the Psyche 45:49

5M ago45:49

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Join your hosts Bron Burton, Dr Beach and the return of Dr Surf as they speak to Sydney author Chris Baker about his new book Swimming Sydney: A Tale of 52 Swims, specifically delving into the diversity of the swimming community and how it can improve the individual psyche. Jolyon Hoff, director of the film You Should Have Been Here Yesterday discu…

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Albanese's national social media ban and Don Watson discusses the next 4 years with Trump 2.0 47:00

6M ago47:00

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Jess and Rachel are joined by guest co-host Natalie Feliks. Together they unpack the government's plans to ban young people from social media. Author, screenwriter and former political advisor Don Watson joins the team by phone to unravel this week's US election, the Republican landslide and the future of the country under a Trump administration.…

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The Poltergeist at La Mama, Gertrude Studios' 2024 exhibition, The Tina Turner Musical, Perth Festival 2025 & Your Name Means Dream at Red Stitch 1:58:42

6M ago1:58:42

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Richard speaks to actor Tamblyn Lord on the Australian premiere of Philip Ridley's play The Poltergeist, at La Mama Theatre. Gertrude Studios curator, Dr Amelia Winata, introduces the 2024 exhibition. Giovanni Adams joins Richard in studio to discuss his role as Ike Turner in Tina, The Tina Turner Musical. Director Anna Reece gives an overview of t…

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Jill Gallagher, CEO of VACCHO, introduces the new ACCO model and dives into its history and significance. 28:17

6M ago28:17

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On this week’s episode of The Mission, Daniel sits down with Jill Gallagher, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO). They explore the VACCHO’s innovative yet historic health model, recently announced at the Victorian Parliament. Jill shares insights into the model’s origins and highlights its effectiveness…

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Personalising exercise plans for cardiovascular disease, better dental implants and biodegradable glitter 51:37

6M ago51:37

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Dr Shane is in the studio with Dr Linden, sharing science news about the hunt for new prime numbers via citizen science, and recent research combining images from the Hubble and Webb telescopes to show what the nearby star Vega really looks like. This week's guests include Dr Kim Way from the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Deakin Univ…

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